Andy Farrer
Mairi Eyres
Robert France
Julian Elliott
Andy Farrer triumphed over thousands of entries with a photo of Dorset’s Jurassic coastline.
After receiving news of his win from contest organiser Charlie Waite, Andy said: ‘When Charlie called I must admit I was a bit bewildered and didn’t really dare allow myself think that this was the fabled “Charlie phone call”.
‘I thought I was hearing things when he said I was the overall winner. I’m not sure I was terribly coherent after that.’
Charlie Waite said: ‘Andy’s winning photograph of this beautiful area of Dorset’s Jurassic coast is a gentle image with a simple, effective composition that reflects the mood of a cold, winter’s morning.
‘It is believable and appealing, with the snow adding an interesting dimension to a classic scene.’
The Young Landscape Photographer of the Year was named as Mairi Eyres with an image of a daisy reflected within a water droplet, praised by organisers for showing ‘both photographic skill and ingenuity’.
Julian Elliott, who lives in France, won the Countryside is Great Award for the best image by a photographer living overseas.
Network Rail’s ‘Lines in the Landscape’ prize went to Robert France for his view of a freight train in North Yorkshire.
This year’s entries ranged from light-dappled water and mist-filled forests, to extreme climbing and mountain biking.
The best entries from Landscape Photographer of the Year are due to go on show in a free exhibition at Waterloo Station in London from 23 November-7 February 2016.
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